NATICK, Mass. (Nov. 19, 2015) -- Army researcher Quoc Truong wants to fill in the gaps in Soldier protective clothing - literally. Truong is a physical scientist at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier ...
Louisiana in the summertime is a hot, humid place. Sit still and you sweat. Move and you sweat. Work outside for an hour or two and you understand the phrase, "Hotter than H-E-double hockey stick." ...
Who doesn't love to spend the summertime outdoors with friends and family? After all, it's the season of hiking and biking, barbeques and pool parties, river rides, baseball games, lawn concerts and ...
No matter where your summer adventures take you—whether it’s hiking excursions, pool or beach days, or amusement park fun—your skin is at risk of sun damage from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Even on cloudy ...
Sun protection is no joke, so finding ways to prevent sunburn when you're out and about is paramount. Thankfully, your wardrobe choices can help significantly.
Q I just moved to an apartment complex with a great outdoor swimming pool. At this time of year I plan to swim most days, but don't want to jeopardize my health. I'll bet you have good suggestions for ...
In an ideal world, we’d be diligent about sun protection all the time: avoiding too much sun, making sure every square inch of skin is slathered in sunscreen, and remembering to reapply it every two ...
When it comes to advice on how to shield your body from harmful UV radiation, sunscreen tends to get all the glory. But wearing sun-protective clothing is the true best form of protection—not only can ...
Kids and babies have thinner, more sensitive skin, making it essential for parents — and their little ones — to develop good sun-protection habits from the get-go. “Getting kids used to sun protection ...
Understanding the ins and outs of FR clothing can go a long way toward protecting oil and gas workers from burn injuries and fatalities. There’s a lot to learn when it comes to implementing an ...
Some clothing and swimwear advertise their “UV protection” technology, but does this really work? Doug Grossman, MD, from Huntsman Cancer Institute talks about varying levels of protection you can ...